Scott Brown will donate a portion of the proceeds from his testimonial to the wife and children of tragic former Celtic star Liam Miller.

The Hoops skipper and his teammates will take on a Republic of Ireland XI, led by former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill, at Parkhead on May 20.

Brown is expected to make more than £1million from the match, which will be divided up between charitable causes close to his heart, including Miller's family.

Miller died in February this year, four days shy of his 37th birthday, after it was made public he was battling pancreatic in November 2016.

Brown has been granted a testimonial by the Hoops (Image: Ian MacNicol)

Miller in action for Celtic in 2003 (Image: SNS GROUP)

He had chemotherapy at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, as he was playing his football in the US, before returning to Ireland.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said: “When I became Celtic manager, I ensured one of my first jobs was to meet Scott, as we discussed our plans for the future.

"He is a hugely important figure at the club and someone who I have been privileged to work with.

"With a tremendous will to succeed in everything he does, he is someone who we know we can depend on, someone you want in your team and a man who has been the most influential player in Scottish football for some time.

Miller celebrates a goal for Ireland in March 2006 (Image: Reuters)

"He operates at the highest level, as a player and a captain, and I know he is greatly appreciated by our supporters who see, week in, week out, the energy, passion and commitment he gives to Celtic.

“He gives everything he has to our cause and through his talent and ability has been a major part of Celtic’s success, not only in my time at Celtic but for many years.

"We will be delighted to take part in this match to honour a great man and a great Celtic captain.”